Budali village
About Budali
Budali is a village in Rudraprayag district in the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand, India. It is mapped as a hamlet (tok), a small settlement that may belong to a larger revenue village. It lies at roughly 1,027 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Garhwal. As the crow flies it is about 93 km from Dehradun and 11 km from Rudraprayag, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Rudraprayag (11 km).
About Rudraprayag district
Rudraprayag district is named after the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini. It is the gateway to Kedarnath, with Guptkashi, Sonprayag and Ukhimath along the route, and to Tungnath, Chopta and Deoria Tal.
How to reach Budali
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Yog Nagari Rishikesh (76 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (81 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Rudraprayag (11 km)
- 🚌 From Dehradun: 93 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar towards Rudraprayag; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Budali
More villages in Rudraprayag district
Questions about Budali
Where is Budali village?
Budali is in Rudraprayag district, Uttarakhand, at 30.3831° N, 78.9976° E.
How far is Budali from Dehradun?
About 93 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Budali?
Yog Nagari Rishikesh railway station, about 76 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (81 km).
What is the altitude of Budali?
About 1,027 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Budali?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Budali?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Garhwal Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. Spellings follow the map data and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.